Written question asked by Bishop of Gloucester (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Gustafsson (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Overseas Companies: Israeli Settlements
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that UK-registered businesses comply with the United Nations' Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and relevant international laws and standards in their activities relating to the establishment or maintenance of Israeli settlements.
- Answer
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The UK Government has a clear position that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are illegal under international law. There are clear risks related to economic and financial activities in the settlements, and we do not encourage or offer support to such activity.
The overseas business risk guidance, available on gov.uk, provides information for UK operators. UK citizens and businesses should be aware of the potential reputational implications of involvement in economic and financial activities in settlements, as well as possible abuses of the rights of individuals that such activity may entail. Those contemplating any economic or financial involvement in settlements should seek appropriate legal advice.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL8961
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Human rights International law Overseas companies Israeli settlements
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- 2025-09-05 23:54:06 +0100
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